The dinner party drew to a close when Gwen suggested to Nathan that they should leave. Since his divorce with Karina, Nathan found himself without a place to stay. However, he believed that if he reached out to his subordinates, they would support him.As Gwen and Nathan exited the building, she paused and inquired, "Where should I drop you off?" Nathan hesitated, fully aware that he had no place to stay. However, he chose not to disclose this to Gwen. "Just get in the car and drive; I'll let you know on the way."As they entered the car and Gwen began driving, Nathan turned to the group chat with his subordinates, informing them of his predicament. They suggested he stay at their shared residence, but Nathan, wary of potential connections to his parents' death, declined their offer, reassuring them that he would find an alternative solution.Lost in thought, Nathan raised his head, uncertain of his next steps. He avoided sharing his problem with Gwen, as his growing connection with h

Nathan arrived in front of Old Man Smith's office; it was heavy with the scent of aged leather and dusty tomes. Nathan stood before the ornate wooden door, his hand trembling as he whispered an incantation under his breath. A soft glow enveloped his hand, and a subtle energy emanated from his fingertips, weaving into the intricate lock.With a faint click, the door swung open silently, revealing the secretive interior of the office. Nathan stepped inside, careful not to make a sound. The shelves were lined with ancient manuscripts, and the room was filled with the hushed whispers of forgotten enchantments.Nathan's eyes scanned the room, searching for any trace of his family name. He approached a large, antique cupboard and began rifling through its contents. Parchments, scrolls, and odd trinkets filled the shelves. His heart raced as he desperately sought a clue that could unravel the mystery surrounding his parent’s death.His fingers brushed against a worn leather-bound book, and N

The next morning at Beloberg Central Hospital, James lay on a bed in a dimly lit ward, with Mrs. Blackwood seated beside him. Karina entered the room, her expression somber, and took a seat next to her mother.Mrs. Blackwood, sensing Karina's low energy, inquired, "What's wrong? You seem down."Karina hesitated before responding, "Last night, at the charity dinner hosted by the Smith family, I ran into Nathan. He was there with another woman, as if he has already moved on. I don't know who she is, but she appeared wealthy and influential."Mrs. Blackwood was astonished. "What was he doing at the party?""I have no idea, Mom. But it seems he has been with this woman for a while. It's too soon after our divorce for him to be with someone else," Karina explained."He must have been with her even before your divorce. I always knew he didn't deserve you. You're just realizing it now," Mrs. Blackwood remarked with disbelief.Karina agreed, "You're right, Mom. I think he has been with her fo

***Nathan and Gwen stood before the apartment building, the designated meeting point with the agent. Gwen pulled out her phone and dialed Daniel."Where are you now?" Daniel inquired with curiosity."I'm currently in front of the apartment building," Gwen replied, glancing at the structure. It wasn't a lavish five-star establishment and seemed below her usual standards, but she was securing it for Nathan, not herself."Okay, I'm coming down to meet you now," Daniel said, and Gwen turned to Nathan."Does this apartment building seem like a place you'd want to live in?" she asked, wanting to gauge Nathan's comfort with the environment."Of course," Nathan replied, understanding not to complain. Ultimately, he would appreciate whatever accommodation he could secure."Alright then, I guess we should check out the apartment before you decide whether you'd like to live here or not," Gwen suggested. Unaware of Nathan's background, she had no insight into whether he genuinely liked the build

Nathan finished signing the paper as he handed it to Daniel. Daniel bid them goodbye as he gave Nathan the key to the apartment.Nathan turned to look at Gwen. “Thanks a lot for this apartment; you didn’t have to get me the apartment, but you did."Gwen was happy to see how grateful he was. “You are welcome; this is the least I could do after you saved my grandfather’s life."The apartment already came with furniture and a bed. So, Nathan didn’t need to get anything for the apartment. All he needed to do now was get his clothes from the Blackwood family house.Gwen's phone started ringing as she took it out. She had somewhere she needed to be as she bid Nathan goodbye and went out of the apartment for Nathan to sort himself out.Nathan sat down at the end of the bed in his new bedroom as he started pondering everything he saw in the old man’s Smith’s office. ‘Why didn’t I find anything relating to my parents in the office but only saw a document that had my family name on it? What cou